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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
- Facilitates cellular respiration and ATP production
- Aids in protein synthesis and secretion
- Provides structural support, facilitates cell movement, and helps in various cellular processes (correct)
- Stores genetic information and regulates gene expression
What is the diameter of microtubules?
What is the diameter of microtubules?
- 10µm
- 50nm
- 5µm
- 25nm (correct)
Who proposed the concept of the cytoskeleton?
Who proposed the concept of the cytoskeleton?
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
- Rudolf Virchow
- Theodor Schwann
- Nikolai K. Koltsov (correct)
What is the role of microtubules during mitosis?
What is the role of microtubules during mitosis?
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What are microtubules made up of?
What are microtubules made up of?
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What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton?
What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton?
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What is the primary function of the cytoskeleton?
What is the primary function of the cytoskeleton?
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In addition to giving the cell its shape, what other function can the cytoskeleton perform?
In addition to giving the cell its shape, what other function can the cytoskeleton perform?
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What is an example of a specialized structure that can be formed by the cytoskeleton?
What is an example of a specialized structure that can be formed by the cytoskeleton?
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What is the role of the cytoskeleton in intracellular transport?
What is the role of the cytoskeleton in intracellular transport?
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